I have a pretty good idea who the conservatives and liberals are on this board. What I'm not so sure of is how many of you are "swing voters," and still haven't made up your mind about the election. Who is still sitting on the fence, making up your mind who you will vote for? I'd really like to know. Thanks.
I voted against Sen. Obama and one party rule on the Federal level. I can't say I voted for any candidate for President, Representative or Senator.
Well Oregon is pretty much locked up for Obama . . . so I decided to feel good about myself and vote for Obama. Although I haven't filled out my ballot yet . . .
Okay, who did I vote for in 2004? In 1988? In 1992? In 1996? Of course you can make a vote against something. My two favorite basketball teams are the Portland Trail Blazers and whoever is playing the Lakers. The first is a vote for something good, noble and right and the second is a vote against something profoundly evil.
I'm leaning Ron Paul. I'm more consevative towards economy, judges and defense, but more liberal on environment and civil rights. I think that if Obama didn't have decidedly a Marxist view of the economy I might lean towards him. If McCain had something more to offer than status quo, I'd lean toward him.
I'm on the fence between McCain (I'm registered republican) and Keyes or writing in Paul. I am not in favor of the social programs (I don't want ot use the term socialist) I think Obama will try to implement. The only reason I'm considering voting 3rd party is just to voice my displeasure with the republican party and to try to urge them back to the ideals the party was founded on.
I think many people are doing this. Its too bad that Keyes doesn't have more money to campaign more fully, he's very boot-strappy.
I'm a true independent/swing voter, but I made my mind up during the primaries. I liked Obama, Richardson, and Dodd out of the Democratic primary and Paul and Romney out of the Republicans, not to say I necessarily agreed with all of these guys' policies. Never liked McCain, he is far too miitant, and very happy that Huckabee is far away from the Whitehouse. McCain's decision making on picking his VP, his response to the Georgia conflict, and his fumbling of the Economy only strengthened my position. (Not to mention the Republicans are on the wrong side of the Iraq War issue this election).I' I'm voting Dem for President and the house, and Republican for Governor.
